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Kabuki Actor Portrait: Ichikawa Ebizo Danjuro II as Nakamura Kiyosaburo
Kabuki Actor Portrait: Ichikawa Ebizo Danjuro II as Nakamura Kiyosaburo
Kabuki Actor Portrait: Ichikawa Ebizo Danjuro II as Nakamura Kiyosaburo

Kabuki Actor Portrait: Ichikawa Ebizo Danjuro II as Nakamura Kiyosaburo

Artist (born Japan, 1686; died Japan, 1764)
Publisher (born Japan, 1686; died Japan, 1764)
Datecirca 1750
MediumWoodblock print
DimensionsOverall: 11 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (30.2 x 14 cm)
Mat Overall: 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.6 cm)
ClassificationsPrint
Credit LineGift of Mrs. James W. Lyon
Terms
  • figurative
  • Woodblock print
Object number1971.101
DescriptionDemon-like man surrounded by flames holding sword is "floating" above a kneeling woman. The woman is holding onto the rope he's dangling, and has an object in her mouth. Stylized waves below her and running up the sides of the print.
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